The Elevator Inspection Section approves plans and specifications and issues permits for the installation of all new, altered or relocated elevators, freight elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, material lifts, stairway chairlifts, wheelchair lifts, vertical reciprocating conveyors, and other related devices to be installed in public or residential applications. The Elevator Inspection Section also inspects all new and existing elevators, freight elevators, escalators, moving walks and other lifts on a yearly basis and issues certificates of operation. This section also performs investigations of accidents or incidents involving elevators, escalators, moving walks and all related equipment.
New Laws In Place Affecting Elevator Industry
Effective July 1, 2011, new laws went into effect that further regulate freight elevators; establish licensing and continuing education requirements for elevator contractors and mechanics; and establish the Kentucky Elevator Advisory Committee. Select the link below to view the current elevator laws.
Regulations necessary to implement the expanded elevator program have been filed with the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) and went into effect on Friday, July 8, 2011.
New License Required for Elevator Contractors and Mechanics
Pursuant to KRS 198B.4009, elevator contractors and mechanics working within the state must be licensed as of July 1, 2011. Therefore, between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, those persons with verifiable past experience should complete and submit the "
Elevator License Grandfather Application." This application will be reviewed and the company or individual considered for licensure. The grandfather licensing period ends on June 30, 2012. On July 1, 2012 any person seeking a contractor or mechanics license shall complete the licensure requirements as established in KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540, which includes testing.
If you have any questions regarding licensing, inspections or submittals, contact by email
Marilyn Sutherland or by phone at 502-573-1694.